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Published on April 23, 2007 By Zoomba In WinCustomize News

For the past several years, a fad has been steadily growing among computer enthusiasts with lots of free time, and really expensive tools; case modding.  Normally, your computer case is just some non-descript plastic box that you shove under your desk, or behind your monitor, anywhere to get it out of the way and out of sight.  Well, we here all know that just because something is boring or ugly, doesn't mean it necessarily has to stay that way (Luna... need I say more?), and it turns out that others know that too and have taken to building very complex and beautiful custom computer cases out of all sorts of materials.  I've seen clear cases, cases with coffee pots built into them, cases that are built to look like movie props etc.

Today's really cool case mod is made out of wood.  It's really a two part case mod, the first part to build an inner metal case with a window to house all the elements, then a hand-made wooden frame and casing to sit the computer in.  The case is 100% custom built and inspired by Japanese architecture.  Unlike many other case mods that go over-the-top in what they try to accomplish, this one looks stylish and very sleek.  The sort of thing you'd expect to see at some artistic design firm.


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on Apr 23, 2007
Truly amazing stuff! But his first Mod Sangaku IMHO is even better. It took 300 hours of his spare time in 9 months. Spare time? You mean this is just a hobby? I say Finish school, don't get a job and just make a living doing what you love Brother!!! Wow!

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on Apr 23, 2007
Good stuff, Brainiac would love this, he's a 25 year carpenter.
on Apr 23, 2007
This is the sweetest case mod I've seen.
on Apr 23, 2007

Cool mod indeed, Zoomba!

This one's still my alltime fav: http://www.mofocases.com/cases.php?case_id=8
  

on Apr 23, 2007
Hmm dunno about that one snowman, looks more like a car engine or something   
on Apr 23, 2007

Cool mod indeed, Zoomba!


This one's still my alltime fav: http://www.mofocases.com/cases.php?case_id=8
  




that is truly AWESOME!!
on Apr 23, 2007
It's nice...it has an Asian twist to it. Very nice!
on Apr 23, 2007
One of the best case mods I've ever seen.. That guy should sell his mods. I bet he could fetch atleast a grand a peice for them
on Apr 23, 2007

Hmm dunno about that one snowman, looks more like a car engine or something

Well I do believe that was the intention.... kinda why it's named 'V8'

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on Apr 23, 2007
hmmm snowman, that case is bigger then the engine in my car lol and it looks faster too
on Apr 24, 2007
That looks really cool. Computers are really missing out on the design part generally. So much good stuff that can be done.

I made a computer case design for my final major project. loads of fun. http://workshop.thomthom.net/minimediacentre/
on Apr 24, 2007
I made a computer case design for my final major project.


looks absolutely fantastic.....enjoyed going through the whole process.....very clever....   
on Apr 24, 2007
thats insane! really nice case , i love the japanese signs
on Apr 24, 2007
should be useful when its time for recycling, it should burn nicely lol. I gotta admit tho it is impressive, i always thought these wooden cases for computers were some sort of joke, obviously not
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